afterguard

English

noun
Definitions
  • (historical) The seaman or seamen stationed on the poop or after part of a ship, to attend the after-sails.
  • (sailing) The members of a yacht's crew who attend to the aft sails
  • A drudge; somebody tasked with menial work.

Etymology

Prefix from English guard (machine, etc, protective part of a sword).

Origin

English

guard

Gloss

machine, etc, protective part of a sword

Concept
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Modern world

Ontological Category

Person/Thing

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